HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-04 Council Organizational Meeting Minutes ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 5, 2004
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the
Council Chambers of the County-City Building on Monday, January 5, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. The
meeting was called to order by Councilmember White and the Invocation and Pledge to the Flag
were given.
ROLL CALL
Present: Derek Dieter 1st District
Charlotte Pfeifer 2nd District
Roland Kelly 3rd District
Ann Puzzello 4th District
David Varner 5th District
Ervin Kuspa 6th District
Al "Buddy"Kirsits At-Large
Karen L. White At-Large
Sean Coleman At-Large
Absent: None
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2004
Councilmember Kirsits nominated Councilmember White for the office of President.
Councilmember Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried by a vote of nine ayes. Newly elected
President White thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and looks
forward to working with Mayor Luecke and building South Bend into a 21st Century City.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT FOR 2004
Councilmember Pfeifer nominated Councilmember Kelly for the office of Vice-President.
Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON- COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR 2004
Councilmember Dieter nominated Councilmember Coleman for the office of Chairperson-
committee of the Whole. Council President White seconded the motion which carried by
acclamation.
RE-APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL ATTORNEY - 2004
Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to reappoint Ms. Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand as the
Council Attorney for 2004. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by
acclamation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Coleman stated that he is seeking the position of St. Joseph County Treasurer
in the upcoming 2004 Primary election.
Mayor Steve Luecke addressed the Council and welcomed the newly elected Councilmembers.
He indicated that he is looking forward to working together with the Council to make great
progress for the City of South Bend.
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1 A moment of silence was invoked on the passing of Rhoda Bradshaw, a member of the Transpo
Board. She will be truly missed.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 7:44
p.m.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
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Jo Voorde, City Clerk K. en White, President
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